Chapter 152 He didn't want to be the kind of person who... when his wife was pregnant.
After ending the call with his family, Fu Ci looked out the window again.
Shenzhen has been sunny every day lately, and people's faces get hot after standing in the sun for a short while.
With such strong ultraviolet radiation, anyone exposed to the sun would probably get tanned very quickly.
The doctor said that getting some sun is good for your health, and he should listen to the doctor and not just focus on work all day.
With that thought in mind, he got up and left the office.
The assistant was about to look for Fu Ci when he saw him come out of the office and hurriedly asked, "Mr. Fu, are you going out?"
Fu Ci said, "I'll go out for a bit."
The assistant assumed that his "going out for a bit" meant leaving the factory. After thinking about it, he realized that his business wasn't urgent and could be dealt with after Fu Ci returned. He decided not to delay Fu's departure.
However, when he took the documents to the technical department to find the technicians, he was surprised to find that their General Manager Fu was wandering around the factory area under the scorching sun.
Ah, we can't say that President Fu is idle.
They're always the most dedicated workers; how could they possibly have the time to wander around?
Yes, he must be inspecting the factory.
The scorching sun couldn't stop the factory owner from inspecting the entire factory, and his assistant admired him even more.
Fu Ci couldn't exactly be described as just strolling around; as the factory manager, he regularly inspected every corner of the factory. But the fact that he deliberately chose this particular time today was undoubtedly influenced by that phone call.
After making my rounds, I was drenched in sweat from the sun.
That should be about right.
However, to be on the safe side, he decided to sunbathe for a couple more days, since he has fair skin.
He told his family on the phone that he would go back home in a few days.
If his wife really does get tanned as she says, and he appears in front of her looking fair and radiant, it might affect her mood.
We must make good use of this time to achieve our goal of getting a tan.
Three days later, Fu Ci got the tan he wanted and went home in high spirits.
Buying a car makes going back to Guangcheng much more convenient. As long as time permits, I can drive home anytime.
When Fu Ci arrived home, it was already completely dark, and his family had already eaten.
Because he only called a few days ago to say he would come back, without mentioning a specific date, and didn't call ahead before leaving today, the Fu family didn't know he would be coming back.
We ate dinner completely, not even a single bite was left.
When Tang Mingli saw her husband, she was overjoyed and couldn't help but say, "Why didn't you call before you came back? I could have saved some food for you."
Fu Ci was also happy to see his wife and gently explained, "I was so focused on coming back that I forgot."
That's the truth. After finishing up my work, I had a few days free, but I couldn't stand it for even a second. I was so eager to go home that I didn't even think about making a phone call.
Tang Mingli said regretfully, "We had seafood tonight, it was so delicious. But it was so delicious that we ate it all."
His tone even expressed regret that Fu Ci couldn't have such a delicious dinner.
Fu Ci was both amused and exasperated, and said, "It's okay, I'll just have a bowl of noodles."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Guihua quickly replied, "I'll go cook it for you right away."
Just as I was about to turn and leave, I remembered something and asked, "Would you like egg noodles or lean pork noodles?"
Fu Ci replied, "Eggs, please."
It wasn't that he wanted to eat eggs, but rather that eggs were simpler.
But Zhang Guihua felt really sorry for him when she saw his face, which had become darker and thinner.
It must be because I've been too busy and haven't been eating well that I've gotten myself into this state.
So even though Fu Ci only wanted egg noodles, she still tried her best to add plenty of ingredients to the bowl.
After a quick wash, Fu Ci was stunned to see the lavish spread of noodles presented to him, a feast so abundant it defied description.
Zhang Guihua didn't care about anything else and said with concern, "You must not have been eating properly lately, you've lost weight. Eat well as soon as you get back and make up for it."
"Auntie, I haven't lost weight," Fu Ci defended himself.
Despite being very busy, he really didn't lose weight.
Zhang Guihua didn't believe it and said, "Auntie has eyes. Look at you when you came back this time. You're so dark and thin."
Fu Ci was both amused and exasperated, "Being tanned might make you look thinner."
"Do you think your aunt is a three-year-old?" Zhang Guihua didn't believe it at all and urged Fu Ci to eat quickly.
Fu Ci had no choice but to give up explaining.
He sat at the dining table eating noodles, and the rest of the Fu family naturally sat around him.
Grandma Fu carefully examined her grandson, feeling both sorry for him and relieved. "He has indeed gotten quite tanned. He must have been out and about a lot lately."
Her grandson was born with fair skin. Even when he was a child, he was always in the sun and was still fairer than other girls. He was the envy of many people.
I never thought I'd get tanned.
Fu Ci gave a vague "hmm," but he didn't want his family to know that he could get a tan.
Even if you get quite tanned, you should be able to get your fair skin back after a couple of days of rest.
He was born with fair skin.
When he first entered university, he went through a month of military training and got tanned, but he regained his fair complexion in less than half a month. When he went home for vacation, he looked exactly the same as before, and his family had no idea that he had ever been tanned.
It's not as badly tanned as it was last time; it'll probably lighten a bit in a couple of days.
He thought his grandma was just worried about his dark skin and was saying that he would be fair again in a couple of days.
However, before she could even speak, she heard her grandmother say with some concern, "What if you come back empty-handed after resting at home for a few days?"
Fu Ci: "..."
The way you say that makes it sound like you're worried he'll come back empty-handed.
Fu Ci didn't want to laugh, but he couldn't control himself, and his mouth stretched out in a wide grin, laughing unrestrainedly.
Grandma is becoming more and more biased, but her bias is strangely adorable.
He was born with fair skin, and unless he goes out and sunbathes every day, he really can't control it from turning fair again.
However, when I saw my wife today, she was indeed a little darker than when I last came back, but only a little bit, not as dark as I had imagined.
So even if he gets his money back, it shouldn't be a big deal.
And to be honest, this skin tone makes me look more energetic.
He liked it very much.
After finishing their noodles, the family moved to the television and chatted while watching TV.
Fu Ci took the opportunity to talk to his family about his plans for the second half of the year.
Now there's an opportunity; he plans to open a new factory in the second half of the year.
It's a good thing that the business is growing bigger and bigger, but Tang Mingli is worried about whether he can handle it.
Fu Ci nodded and said, "It will indeed be busier. I have thought about it seriously. Opportunities are rare and hard to come by, so I have decided to give it a try."
Tang Mingli, of course, had no objection to what her husband decided to do.
The Fu family felt the same way; since Fu Ci had already thought things through, they naturally gave their full support.
But as his family, we are not most concerned about his career; we care more about his health.
Fu Ci smiled and said, "I will be careful."
He knew perfectly well that he was the pillar of this family and absolutely could not collapse.
The Fu family trusted Fu Ci, knowing he was never a person without a sense of propriety, so they didn't say anything more.
That basically concludes the discussion on that topic; the rest of the time, watching TV consisted of aimless chatting.
After watching TV, everyone went back to their rooms to rest, and Fu Ci and Tang Mingli also went upstairs to the second floor.
Couples who have been separated for a long time will naturally find that absence makes the heart grow fonder.
After a passionate and tender time, Tang Mingli was so exhausted that she could barely keep her eyes open.
She believed she would have a good night's sleep, and contentedly closed her eyes, ready to drift off to sleep, when she heard Fu Ci wake her up.
There's something else I want to tell you.
For Fu Ci to say such things, it must be something serious.
Tang Mingli forced her eyes open, trying to hold on a little longer.
"What is it? Tell me."
Fu Ci said, "If the new factory can be set up smoothly, then we'll probably be busy for a while."
"Yes, I understand." Tang Mingli could certainly have thought of that. "Don't worry, I will take good care of my family."
Fu Ci wasn't worried about these things, but hearing his wife speak so reassuringly warmed his heart, and he couldn't help but kiss her still charming face, which still held the afterglow of pleasure.
"That's not what I wanted to talk about. I want to discuss two things with you."
"Okay, go ahead."
"If I'm too busy in the coming days, I'd like to postpone getting pregnant for another year or two."
He didn't want to be the kind of husband who couldn't be by his wife's side when she was pregnant and couldn't help her with anything.
He hoped to spend more time with his wife during her most difficult times and take good care of her.
Tang Mingli immediately understood what he meant and was deeply moved.
She nodded emphatically and said, "It's okay, we'll do it your way."
Moreover, given how frequently they meet, it seems they'll have to slow down, even if they don't want to.
His wife's unwavering support relieved Fu Ci.
He was truly grateful that his wife was so much younger than him and could wait.
However, he could only wait another year or two, as he didn't want his wife to get pregnant and have children too late.
I've heard people say that getting pregnant at an older age is not only difficult, but also carries greater risks than when you're younger.
If the couple still can't have children after two more years, considering all the risks, he doesn't even want children anymore.
However, he hasn't told his wife about this idea yet, for fear of putting pressure on her.
He could tell that his wife really wanted a child for the two of them.
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In the remaining months of 1984, Fu Ci resumed his busy schedule.
The Fu family's lives in Guangcheng were not greatly affected; they continued doing what they were doing as usual.
It's inevitable that Fu Ci and Tang Mingli, who have been married for many years but have no children, will be the subject of some gossip from their neighbors.
You can't just focus on making money; you also need to pay attention to the important things in life.
Tang Mingli had a good attitude; she just smiled when she heard it, and in her heart, she felt sorry for her husband.
Strictly speaking, she bears more responsibility for not having children after so many years of marriage, yet Fu Ci has shouldered all of it.
Fortunately, society is relatively tolerant of men. If they knew it was the woman's fault, they would probably say some very hurtful things.
For example, a hen that doesn't lay eggs.
She simply couldn't understand how such words could be used to insult women who couldn't have children.
Women and hens are worlds apart, yet they are used in such a derogatory way.
However, as the year drew to a close, Tang Mingli and Madam Fu received some good news.
Their calligraphy won an award in a small competition.
Not only were the two of them overjoyed, but the whole family was ecstatic.
Although it was just an award from a small competition, it served as a perfect ending to 1984.
However, where there is joy, there is also sorrow.
While Tang Mingli's life was going smoothly and perfectly, Tang Mingmei was experiencing a little bit of trouble.
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